(MHS) Rodney Blayne Flowers

Rodney B. Flowers NEWPORT NEWS Rodney Blayne Flowers, 42, lifelong Newport News resident, died Sunday, May 4, 1997. Mr. Flowers was a supervisor on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Construction Project. He was a very gifted artist, especially in the arts of woodworking and glass- making. Survivors include his beloved fiancé, Rosa Leigh; his parents, R. Paige and Marva Jean Flowers of Newport News; two sisters, Marva Lynn Flowers of Newport News and Pamela Faye McReynolds of Williamsburg; two brothers, Michael DeWayne Flowers and Richard Allen Flowers, both of Newport News; his nephew, James Rodney; two nieces, Melissa Faye and Christina Elizabeth; and Lane Michael Perkins, whom Rodney loved...

(WHS) William Britton "Britt" Forbes, III

William B. Forbes III ; NEWPORT NEWS William B. "Britt" Forbes III, 28, 205 Central Parkway, died Saturday in Riverside Hospital of injuries sustained on his job in Williamsburg. ." . ' I A lifelong resident of the Peninsula; he was a carpenter at R.J. Smith Builders. He attended the Christian Fellow ship Church. ' Survivors, all of Newport News, include a daughter, Shelley C. Forbes; his mother, Mrs. Gloria Davis, and stepfather, Robert L. Davis; a brother, William David Forbes; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith D. Brackin.

(FHS) Gloria Jeanne Ford

Gloria Jeanne Ford suddenly slipped into her external rest on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Hampton, Va. Gloria was born on Sept 11, 1955 in Newport News, VA to Thomas, Sr. and Elise Ford whom she is preceded in death. Gloria graduated with the Class of 1973 of Ferguson High School in Newport News, Va. She retired from Riverside Hospital in 2014. She was a very dedicated and proud mother, sister, and grandmother. Gloria accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Baptist Church in Newport News, VA and later joined New Mount Olive in Hampton, Va. Gloria leaves some very cherished memories to her children; Sherri Ford of Newport News, VA and Anthony Ford of Hampton, VA, two brothers; Thomas Ford, J...

(FHS) Rebecca Geraldine Jackson (Fox )

Rebecca "Becky" Fox Jackson, 59, was called home by her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Monday, January 5, 2015, at her home. Becky was employed with CSX Railroad for 30 years. She is now at peace with her parents, brothers Dale and Eugene; and daughter Kelly Marie Sheets. She is survived by 2 grandchildren, Destiny Marie Mays and Kelsea Evans of Marion, VA; 2 sisters, Charlotte Kniesche (Robert), Sharon Keefe (David); and a brother Tim Fox (Linda).

(FHS) Lawrence Ross "Larry" Fraser

Lawrence 'Larry' Fraser, 56, of Newport News, Va., died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011.
Mr. Fraser was the owner of 1st Choice Home Repairs and Maintenance. It was his love of 'tinkering' that led him to the home repair business. Prior to starting his own business, Mr. Fraser owned a Pepperidge Farm Bread route. Larry was an avid boater and fisherman on the James River for many years, but his love for Harley's and riding took over. Larry took great pride in his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and often bragged that 'if it can be chromed, it will.'
Mr. Fraser is preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Hancock Honeycutt; and father, Dr. Hugh Ross Fraser.
He is survived by his wife, Li...

(DHS) James Michael Goff

In Loving Memory Of
James Michael Goff
March 11, 1955 - January 15, 2025
 
James "Michael" Goff passed away on January 15, 2025 in his home in Austin, Texas. Michael's early years were spent in several different states due to his father's army career. Michael was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 11, 1955, then moved with his family to Alabama, Germany, Virginia, Missouri (while his father was in Korea), Arizona, then Georgia (while his father was in Vietnam.) The family moved back to Virginia in 1966, where his father retired from the military

After graduation from Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia in 1973, Michael moved to Houston, Texas and became a...

(WHS) Shelby Jay Graves

Shelby Jay Graves, 48, surrendered his spirit to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond, Va. Shelby was born in Newport News, Va., on Jan. 17, 1955. He attended George Washington Carver High School and further matriculated to Warwick High School where he graduated in 1973. Shelby received an honorable discharge after serving as a supplyman with the U.S. Army in Germany in 1977 and later pursued a year of studies in accounting at Thomas Nelson Community College. He worked several years at Earl Industries in Portsmouth as a driver and materials handler and later became the owner of Shelby’s Transport Company. Sh...

(WHS) Terry Odell Graves

Terry Odell (Khalid) Graves son of Shirley Ann Graves Moyler, was born on February 21, 1955 and peacefully passed on October 9, 2014.

(WHS) Harry Thomas Gregory, Jr.

On the morning of April 5, 2019, Harry (Jr.) Gregory, age 65, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend passed into the arms of God. He was a lifelong resident of Newport News, graduating from Warwick High School.

Jr. served in the Army and retired from Howmet after 39 years of service. Jr. was a devoted family man, enjoyed yard work, collecting Tommy Bahama shirts and spending days at the ball field watching his grandchildren play ball.

He is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Harry Gregory; sister Janet and brother Calvin. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Karen, of 44 years; his two daughters Courtney Jon...

(MHS) Kathleen Battle (Hargrove )

Kathleen Hargrove-Battle, 64, passed away suddenly Friday, July 12, 2019. She was the daughter to the late Ralph Edward and Overseer Mable R. Hargrove. She was employed with the the Riverside Rehabilitation Center and Hidenwood Retirement Home.

She leaves to cherish her memory, four brothers, two sisters; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

(DHS) Julian "Les" Harling

Lynne Augusta Harper

(FHS) David Harrell

(FHS) Donald Harris

Mr. Donald Harris entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2016.

Donald was born March 31, 1955 in Newport News, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Harris and his brother, Michael Harris. Donald graduated from Ferguson High School, class of 1973. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding in his earlier years and he coached football and basketball city league for several years with Donahoo.

Donald was an active member of Calvary Community Church, where he served in the audio ministry with commitment. Donald enjoyed spending time with his wife and talking with aunt Louise and enjoyed laughing, talking with neighbors.

Do...

(MHS) Dianne Lynn Williams (Harrup)

Dianne Lynn Harrup Williams was born on January 19, 1955 and went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020.

She graduated from Menchville High School in 1973. She worked at the Williamsburg Pottery for 33 years.

Dianne is survived by her husband of 28 years, George H. Williams, Sr.; mother and step-father, Gladys and Edward McLawhorn; step-children, George H. Williams, Jr. and David F. Williams; adoptive daughter, Molly Kate Williams; great-grandson, Colton Williams; three sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dianne was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law.

(WHS) Arlene Kaye "Kaye" Gates (Hart)

Arlene Kaye (Kaye) Gates, 52, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008. She was a native of Horett County, N.C., and had been a resident of Newport News for the past 43 years.

She was a graphic designer and artist. Her hobbies and interests included traveling, fishing, gardening, planting and tending to flowers in her flowerbeds, and enjoying the outdoors and nature. She was a 1973 graduate of Warwick High School.

Preceding her in rest is her sister, Joan Marie Upchurch.

Surviving members of her family include her daughter, Genifer Nicol Hart-Triplett of Hampton; grandchildren Joshua and Jessup Tripplett; mother, Johnsie Kelly of Sanford, N.C.; si...

(FHS) Nelson Harvey

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 God called home to rest his faithful servant Nelson Harvey from labor to reward. Nelson, was the youngest child of the late Sidney and Hettie Bell Pittman Harvey, was born June 15, 1954.
Nelson gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church East End and served with the Men's Chorus, the Young Adult Choir and the W.M. Brown Gospel Choir.
He graduated from Ferguson High School in Newport News, then went on to further his education at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton and Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, Va. Nelson was employed at Fort Eustis, as a student trainer technicia...

(FHS) James Clinton Harvey

James C. Harvey Jr., 44, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 4, 1999. A native of Newport News, he was formerly employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Dept. 054. He was employed by Harvey Builders at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Felicia K. Harvey; son, James C. Harvey III; parents, James and Marian Harvey Sr. of Newport News; a sister, Joye H. Nagle of New Jersey; a brother, Sylvester Harvey of Maryland; grandmother, Emma Murden of Elizabeth City, N.C.; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

(FHS) Doris Regina Nichols (Harville )

On Tuesday, March 17, 1998, Doris Regina (Harville) Nichols departed this life at Riverside Hospital in Newport News.

Doris was born on June 4, 1955, in Newport News, where she attended Huntington and Ferguson high schools. After studies at Virginia State College in Petersburg, Doris worked in the Newport News school system for many years.

Those that remain to cherish her memories are her father, Andrew Harville; her mother, Rebie Harville; one sister, Sheila Hale, and brother-in-law, Curtis Hale; two nieces, Amber Harville and Courtney Hale; one nephew, LaPree Richardson, all of Newport News; and many other relatives and friends.

(FHS) Gary Michael Hash